Category Archives: WJTV
Neighbors frustrated over garbage issue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For Jackson neighbors, frustration is growing by the day. They don't know who will be picking up their garbage. Many said it's time to make a decision. The Jackson City Council...
Apr 17, 2022
Faith-based movie to be filmed in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Faith-based movie "Grace Wins" will be filmed in downtown Vicksburg starting on Monday, April 18. The Vicksburg Post reported the movie is about a man struggling with substan...
Apr 17, 2022
Man shot at Motel 6 in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was injured and another was arrested after a shooting at Motel 6 in Vicksburg. Man wanted for fleeing from Fayette police The Vicksburg Post reported Shane Uzzle, 27, w...
Apr 16, 2022
Groups work to increase local voter registration
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Black Women's Round Table are hosting voter registration drives. The two entities partnered with local barber shops and beauty salons ar...
Apr 16, 2022
Man wanted for fleeing from Fayette police
FAYETTE, Miss. (WJTV) - Fayette police are looking for a man who is wanted for fleeing from officers on Friday, April 15. Teen indicted for armed carjacking in Vicksburg Investigator Diawardrick Grove...
Apr 16, 2022
New connecting trail could be built in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland city leaders are attempting to expand the city's trail system with a new, connecting path adjacent to Lake Harbour Drive. The Northside Sun reported the multi-use p...
Apr 16, 2022
Silver Alert issued for Willie Mac Pass of Grenada
UPDATE: GRENADA, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) has canceled the Silver Alert for Willie Mac Pass. Officials said he has been located and is safe. GRENADA, Miss. (WJTV) -...
Apr 16, 2022
Yazoo City police chief resigns
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Former Police Chief Joey Head resigned from his position at the Yazoo City Police Department on Monday, April 11. 2 charged with capital murder in Scott County The Yazoo Her...
Apr 16, 2022
Mississippians celebrate Good Friday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Friday, April 15 is an occasion that happens only once every 33 years. Three faiths are celebrating their religious holy days of Ramadan, Passover and Good Friday. Just two day...
Apr 15, 2022
Ridgeland police investigating string of catalytic converter thefts
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police are investigating after one dirt bike and four catalytic converters were stolen on Friday, April 15. Police said two catalytic converters were stolen from Th...
Apr 15, 2022